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MA71 YXJ

2021 Kia Ceed

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

39,934 mi
Last recorded39,934 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2021 Kia Ceed30,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA71 YXJ
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2021
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 39,934 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 27,164 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm inner bush debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm inner bush debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Aug 2024 26,849 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm inner bush debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm inner bush debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

How Reliable is the Kia Ceed?

Based on 1,665,385 MOT tests across 147,843 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
6,838
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
147,843
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,111
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,158
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10,091
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MA71 YXJ is a 2021 Kia Ceed in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2021 Kia Ceed models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 30,777 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Ceed fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,111 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MA71 YXJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Ceed typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 5 years old, this Kia Ceed is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MA71 YXJ registered?

MA71 YXJ is a 2021 Kia Ceed, first registered on 22 September 2021.

Is MA71 YXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA71 YXJ shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MA71 YXJ have outstanding finance?

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